Life Skills Coach PartTime

The Bindu Institute LLC; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

The Bindu Institute LLC in Port Charlotte, Florida, is hiring a Life Skills Coach (LSC) to support individuals with brain injuries and other neurological conditions. This community-based role involves providing functional supports that help clients gain independence and access community resources.

Ideal candidates will have experience with developmental disabilities, a related degree or equivalent experience, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position offers part-time hours with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and physical disabilities preferred.
• Must have a reliable computer or device for documentation responsibilities.
• Military background or experience with veterans and persons with brain injury is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive support and act as an advocate for the client.
• Help the client improve community living and integration skills.
• Maintain organizational confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA policies.

Skills

Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

BS/BA in a related field

1–2 years of experience with adults who are developmentally disabled

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Part-time

Position Overview

The Life Skills Coach (LSC) is a community-based position working directly with individuals who have sustained a brain injury or have some other neurological condition. The LSC position is a role that provides functional supports to clients on an individualized basis designed to assist them in acquiring, retaining and improving the skills necessary to reside independently at home and access a variety of community-based resources.

Essential Expectations

• Be an independent thinker and observant in nature
• Possess effective training, assessment, evaluation and problem‑solving skills
• Address conflicts/concerns in a respectful and tactful manner
• Experience in disability management and knowledge of community resources
• Serve as a client advocate and work diligently to assist them reach their goals

Basic Job Duties

• Provide positive support and act as an advocate for the client.
• Assist with identifying choices and making informed decisions that involve the client's activities and life.
• Provide structure and support in household management, such as maintaining cleanliness of the home environment and establishing a safe, healthy and efficient routine.
• Assist the client with participation in recreation and community activities to promote socialization and establish relationships with peers.
• Help the client improve community living and integration skills in settings such as shopping, church attendance, sporting events, club participation, classroom support, volunteer/employment support, etc., by providing transportation.
• Work with clients to learn how to participate in their desired recreational and social activities within their surrounding community.
• Provide training or assistance with mobility in the home environment, using adaptive aids, and accessing public transportation.
• Assist with developing effective and appropriate communication and social skills.
• Operate within organizational guidelines, policies, professional and ethical standards.
• Maintain organizational confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with HIPAA/company policies.
• Treat clients, families, co‑workers, and outside parties with respect and dignity, honoring all values and all written and reasonably implied ethical practices of the organization.
• Use established goals to provide clients with functional supports to acquire, retain and improve independence.
• Help clients reintegrate and reconnect with their communities to encourage a healthy level of independence.
• Identify barriers, triggers, or changes in functional status to develop proactive interventions that promote continued independence.
• Educate clients on how to develop necessary problem‑solving skills and strategies.
• Accompany clients to locations and appointments in the community to teach them how to assess and utilize community resources and services.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for clients while maintaining good communication and relationships with the client, their families, and referral sources.
• Complete daily progress notes and other necessary documentation in compliance with organization policies and provide them to supervisors and the agency's payroll/invoicing email portal.
• Monitor and appropriately utilize billable hours with clients.
• Conduct professional behavior at all times.
• Participate in trainings at the agency and other appropriate training opportunities.
• Communicate regularly with organization personnel regarding issues and concerns.
• Participate in team meetings as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet program goals or as requested by the agency.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and, in some cases, physical disabilities preferred.
• Must have a reliable computer or device for documentation responsibilities and daily documentation; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
• BS/BA in a related field OR 1–2 years of experience working with adults who are developmentally disabled or other related experience preferred.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Background check and driver’s record check.
• Reside within a reasonable commute to the client.
• Must maintain the company’s required personal auto insurance and verify compliance: minimum coverage of $100,000/$300,000/$50,000 (bodily injury/bodily injury per accident/property damage) or $300,000 combined single limit.
• Military background or experience with veterans and persons with brain injury a plus.
• Ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with team members.